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PowerBase Mini FM

CA$98.22
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SKU:
SAG014715
UPC:
7.59526E+11
PowerBase Mini FM
The FM Power Base, similar to Sega’s original Power Base Converter, allows you to play Sega Master System games on the Sega Genesis / Megadrive. In addition to this, the FM Power Base includes a YM2413 FM Synthesizer, present only in Japanese Master System consoles, which enables an FM soundtrack for most games that support one. *some exceptions apply

Features:

  • Mini size that fits in any official Genesis / Mega-drive system† (does not work with JVC X'EYE and will not work on the Nomad, even if its modded to work with SMS games)
  • FM sound support! FM sound can be disabled by holding Pause button while powering on system.
  • May work on some clone systems, but not guaranteed.* This will NOT work on the RetroN5. 
  • Pause Button
  • Supports Master System carts**
FM Sound Supported Games (red have not been tested on the PBM FM):
  • Title TestedNotes
    After Burner   Yes  
    Alex Kidd: BMX Trial   Yes  
    Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars   Yes  
    Alien Syndrome   Yes  
    Altered Beast   Yes  
    Aztec Adventure   Yes  
    Blade Eagle 3-D 3D Yes  
    Bomber Raid   Yes  
    California Games   Yes  
    Captain Silver   Yes  
    Casino Games   Yes  
    Chōonsenshi Borgman      
    Cloud Master   Yes  
    Double Dragon   Yes  
    Fantasy Zone II   Yes  
    Fantasy Zone: The Maze   Yes  
    Galactic Protector   Yes  
    Galaxy Force   Yes  
    Game Box Série Esportes Radicais      
    Game Box Série Lutas      
    Golvellius: Valley of Doom   Yes  
    Great Golf   Yes  
    Kenseiden   Yes  
    Lord of the Sword   Yes  
    Maze Hunter 3-D 3D Yes  
    Megumi Rescue      
    Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord   Yes  
    Mônica no Castelo do Dragão      
    Out Run 3-D   Yes  
    Out Run   Yes  
    Parlour Games   Yes  
    Penguin Land   Yes  
    Phantasy Star   Yes SMSPower Translation only
    Poseidon Wars 3-D 3D Yes  
    Power Strike   Yes  
    R-Type   Yes  
    Rampage   Yes  
    Rastan   Yes  
    Rescue Mission   Yes  
    Scramble Spirits   Yes  
    SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative   Yes  
    Shinobi   Yes  
    Solomon's Key      
    Space Harrier 3-D 3D Yes  
    SpellCaster   Yes  
    Thunder Blade   Yes  
    Turma da Mônica em: O Resgate      
    Wonder Boy in Monster Land      
    Ys: The Vanished Omens      
    Zaxxon 3-D 3D Yes  
    Zillion 2: Tri Formation   Yes

† Genesis 3 requires modification to work with Master System games. Does not work with with 32X attached.
* We do not guarantee operation on any specific clone hardware.

** Does NOT support Master System card games or any accessory that requires the card slot.

12 Reviews

  • 5
    Review from Brian

    Posted by Brian on Dec 25th 2016

    This product has made me rediscover my love of all my old SMS games again! Just using it for Double Dragon, Outrun & Shinobi is worth it! It's a shame Sega didn't include FM as even an option in North American consoles. This is a MUST buy!

  • 5
    Review from ki_atsushi

    Posted by ki_atsushi on Apr 27th 2016

    Excellent product! Being able to play the FM tunes on games that support it is amazing! It really is a must have for Phantasy Star, Double Dragon, Outrun, and more, as the FM tunes are so much better!

  • 5
    Review from Mike G

    Posted by Mike G on Feb 23rd 2016

    Works as it should. Sounds are amazing compared to the original bip and bloops. You need this if you own at least 3 of the games on the compatibility list then you are going to want them all!!!

  • 5
    Review from ACE

    Posted by ACE on Apr 22nd 2015

    You can hear trumpets and bells and whistles when it's attached to your games. Amazing piece of equipment guys!

  • 5
    Review from KiwiStalk

    Posted by KiwiStalk on Mar 18th 2015

    Out-Of-Stock!? Need more for the masses; what a great product!

  • 5
    Review from Matt

    Posted by Matt on Sep 3rd 2014

    Tried it in both a Genesis and a Retron 5, works like a charm with all my Master System games! Excellent product.

  • 5
    Review from Nathan

    Posted by Nathan on Aug 27th 2014

    Does it work when plugged into a 32X ?

  • 5
    Review from George

    Posted by George on Aug 23rd 2014

    Will this work with the RetroGen adapter?

  • 5
    Review from tpm1999

    Posted by tpm1999 on Jun 1st 2014

    I have been using this with my Retron 5 and my favorite SMS game Phantasy Star. Works like a charm!